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nestarThe Mikado – Gilbert & Sulivan
2/13/05
The Capitol Theater, Rome, NY
Director: Ron Medici
The Capitol Theater’s offering of this classic operetta was enjoyable.
I had the thought in mind of flowing kimonos (a’la Mulan) but instead the opening number “If You Want To Know Who We Are”, was sung by a chorus of Japanese businessmen in suits with cell phones firmly in hand. The wit of Gilbert’s lyrics was lost by the clumsiness of the chorus. They acted and sounded like two more weeks of rehearsal was needed.
The lack of the chorus was put from mind when Nanki-Po (Daniel Burgess) began his first song and whenever Jay Salsberg (Pooh-Bha) took the stage.
With the first part of the act being dominated by the men it was a welcome relief when the ladies finally came out. Racing around the stage on scooters, “Three Little Maids” had all the life and vibrancy of an Anime cartoon and just like an Anime cartoon the plot started spinning wildly.
Act two was much tighter then the first (the chorus must have had lessons on standing in a line during intermission). The dynamics between the main characters was showcased quite well. Ko-Ko (Richard Stoodley) was moving as a sad lover thinking of ending his life “On A Tree By The River”.
All in all, it was an enjoyable night. 3 ½ out of 5 stars.
2/13/05
The Capitol Theater, Rome, NY
Director: Ron Medici
The Capitol Theater’s offering of this classic operetta was enjoyable.
I had the thought in mind of flowing kimonos (a’la Mulan) but instead the opening number “If You Want To Know Who We Are”, was sung by a chorus of Japanese businessmen in suits with cell phones firmly in hand. The wit of Gilbert’s lyrics was lost by the clumsiness of the chorus. They acted and sounded like two more weeks of rehearsal was needed.
The lack of the chorus was put from mind when Nanki-Po (Daniel Burgess) began his first song and whenever Jay Salsberg (Pooh-Bha) took the stage.
With the first part of the act being dominated by the men it was a welcome relief when the ladies finally came out. Racing around the stage on scooters, “Three Little Maids” had all the life and vibrancy of an Anime cartoon and just like an Anime cartoon the plot started spinning wildly.
Act two was much tighter then the first (the chorus must have had lessons on standing in a line during intermission). The dynamics between the main characters was showcased quite well. Ko-Ko (Richard Stoodley) was moving as a sad lover thinking of ending his life “On A Tree By The River”.
All in all, it was an enjoyable night. 3 ½ out of 5 stars.
